Adjudicating competing claims of parentage

HRS §584A-607, under Chapter 584A.

HRS §584A-607

[§584A-607] Adjudicating competing claims of parentage. (a) Except as otherwise provided by law, in a proceeding to adjudicate competing claims of, or challenges under section 584A-601, 584A-602, 584A-603, 584A-604, 584A-605, or 584A-606 to, parentage of a child by two or more individuals, the court shall adjudicate parentage in the best interest of the child, based on:

(b) If an individual challenges parentage based on the results of genetic testing, in addition to the factors listed in subsection (a), the court shall consider:

(c) The court may adjudicate a child to have more than two parents under this chapter if the court finds that failure to recognize more than two parents would be detrimental to the child. A finding of detriment to the child shall not require a finding of unfitness of any parent or individual seeking an adjudication of parentage. In determining detriment to the child, the court shall consider all relevant factors, including the harm if the child is removed from a stable placement with an individual who has fulfilled the child's physical needs and psychological needs for care and affection and has assumed the role for a substantial period. [L 2025, c 298, pt of §2]